Grace Hopper : queen of computer code
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Author
Wallmark, Laurie
Contributors
Wu, Katy, illustrator.
Published
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Status
On Shelf
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Published
New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2017].
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.7, 1 Points
Lexile measure
730

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
This is a children's book biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers.--,Provided by publisher.
Description
Grace Hopper's passion for science and math led her to defy expectations. She joined the Navy during World War II, and wrote programs for the Mark I, one of the first computers ever built. Hopper coined the term "computer bug" and taught computers to "speak English." Wallmark brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life.
Target Audience
Age 8.
Target Audience
730L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.7,0.5,190028.

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Admirals -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Computer engineers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Hopper, Grace Murray -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Women admirals -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women computer engineers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Admirals -- United States -- Biography.
Computer engineers -- United States -- Biography.
Hopper, Grace Murray.
Women admirals -- United States -- Biography.
Women computer engineers -- United States -- Biography.